Forever Remembering and Healing as One
What is the Forever One Memorial?
Forever one, those who came together to celebrate life, joy, and music, quickly forged new bonds in the face of unimaginable tragedy and loss.
In a moment, concertgoers and hospitality workers became first responders, tending to those with wounds from the gunfire above, transporting them to nearby hospitals. Police from across the valley, and from all jurisdictions, assembled in haste lined up row after row awaiting to be dispatched. Trauma units cared for a rapid influx of patients where an otherwise ordinary evening instantly looked more like a war zone.
With 58 lives taken, and survivors who carry wounds both visible and internal, the community longs for a place to make meaning of their grief and to find hope. The Forever One Memorial is a reflection of their collective aspirations for that healing place.

Nothing can replace the lives that were lost. And yet, we must never forget their stories and their
memory. Fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, colleagues, friends … angels.
In the face of tragedy, Las Vegas showed the world who we are where tourists and locals alike were seeking productive ways to offer their resources, their support, their care. Since, we have become safer, more compassionate, and more just.
Our police department strengthened its practices and now serves as a global leader in preparedness and response to violence. We have a nationally-known Resiliency & Justice Center that is a permanent place for all victims of violent crime to recover. We now seek to create a space where all those impacted by the events of 1 October can connect, grieve, and heal.


Hannah Ahler
Beaumont, CA
34 years old
Hannah Ahler
Beaumont, CA
34 years old
Hannah was a stay-at-home mother of three children and a wife of 17 years. She loved spending time with family and friends. Hannah attended the music festival with her husband and friends.

Heather Alvarado
Cedar City, UT
35 years old
Heather Alvarado
Cedar City, UT
35 years old
Heather was a married mother of three children who ran an in-home daycare center and worked with the Cedar City Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary. She attended the music festival with family.

Dorene Anderson
Anchorage, AK
49 years old
Dorene Anderson
Anchorage, AK
49 years old
Dorene was a stay-at-home mother of two children and a wife. She was a member of the Alaska Aces Fan Club, a minor league hockey team in Anchorage. She attended the music festival with her husband and two daughters.

Carrie Barnette
Riverside, CA
34 years old
Carrie Barnette
Riverside, CA
34 years old
Carrie was the oldest of three siblings. She recently celebrated her 10th anniversary as a culinary team member at Disney California Adventure and recently purchased a home. She attended the music festival with a friend.

Jack Beaton
Bakersfield, CA
54 years old
Jack Beaton
Bakersfield, CA
54 years old
Jack was a husband and father of two children. He worked as a roofer. Jack attended the music festival with his wife and friends. He died while shielding his wife. It was their 23rd wedding anniversary.

Stephen Berger
Shorewood, MN
44 years old
Stephen Berger
Shorewood, MN
44 years old
Stephen was a father of three children who worked as a financial advisor. He was a devoted family man and avid fisherman. Stephen was in Las Vegas celebrating his 44th birthday with friends.

Candice Bowers
Riverside, CA
40 years old
Candice Bowers
Riverside, CA
40 years old
Candice was a single mother of three children, having just recently adopted her 2-year-old niece. She worked as a restaurant waitress. Candace attended the music festival with a friend.

Denise Burditus
Martinsburg, WV
50 years old
Denise Burditus
Martinsburg, WV
50 years old
Denise was a married mother of two children and had four grandchildren with a fifth on the way. She recently left the banking industry to go back to college full-time. She attended the music festival with her husband of 32 years.

Sandra Casey
Redondo Beach, CA
35 years old
Sandra Casey
Redondo Beach, CA
35 years old
Sandra worked as a special education teacher at the Manhattan Unified School District and was engaged to be married. She attended the music festival with her fiancé and friends.

Andrea Castilla
Huntington Beach, CA
28 years old
Andrea Castilla
Huntington Beach, CA
28 years old
Andrea worked as a makeup artist, inspired by her mother’s cancer to help cancer patients’ look and feel beautiful. She attended the music festival to celebrate her 28th birthday with her boyfriend, sister, and sister’s fiancé.

Denise Cohen
Caprinteria, CA
58 years old
Denise Cohen
Caprinteria, CA
58 years old
Denise was a mother of two children and an active member in her church. She worked as a property manager in Santa Barbara, CA. She attended the music festival with her boyfriend, Derrick “Bo” Taylor, who also died.

Austin Davis
Riverside, CA
29 years old
Austin Davis
Riverside, CA
29 years old
Austin was an only child who dated his high school sweetheart. He worked as a pipefitter with UA Local 364. Austin attended the music festival with his friend, Thomas Day Jr., who also died.

Thomas Day Jr.
Corona, CA
54 years old
Thomas Day Jr.
Corona, CA
54 years old
Thomas was a father of four children and a grandfather of two. He worked as an estimator for a family business. Thomas attended the music festival with his children and a friend, Austin Davis, who also died.

Christiana Duarte
Torrance, CA
22 years old
Christiana Duarte
Torrance, CA
22 years old
Christiana was a recent University of Arizona graduate who worked for the Los Angeles Kings and Rams as a fan-services associate. She was in Las Vegas with family and attended the music festival with her brother’s girlfriend.

Stacee Etcheber
Novato, CA
50 years old
Stacee Etcheber
Novato, CA
50 years old
Stacee was a mother of two children and a wife of 13 years. She worked as a hair stylist and had a love for horses. She attended the music festival with her husband, a San Francisco Police Department officer.

Brian Fraser
La Palma, CA
39 years old
Brian Fraser
La Palma, CA
39 years old
Brian was a father of four children and a husband who worked as a vice president of sales at a mortgage company in Southern California. He attended the music festival with a large group of family members and friends.

Keri Galvan
Thousand Oaks, CA
31 years old
Keri Galvan
Thousand Oaks, CA
31 years old
Keri was a mother of three young children and the wife of a former Marine. She worked as a server in the restaurant industry. Keri attended the music festival with her husband and friends and died in her husband’s arms.

Dana Gardner
Grand Terrace, CA
52 years old
Dana Gardner
Grand Terrace, CA
52 years old
Dana was a mother of three children and a grandmother of two. She worked for San Bernardino County for 26 years. Dana attended the music festival with her daughter.

Angela Gomez
Riverside, CA
20 years old
Angela Gomez
Riverside, CA
20 years old
Angela was a nursing student at Riverside City College. She was involved with the Riverside Children’s Theater and Poly Cheer and Song. Angela attended the concert with her boyfriend.

Rocio Guillen
Eastvale, CA
40 years old
Rocio Guillen
Eastvale, CA
40 years old
Rocio was a mother of four children, having recently given birth to her fourth child. She worked as a manager in the restaurant industry. Rocio was engaged to be married and attended the music festival with her fiancé.

Charleston Hartfield
Henderson, NV
34 years old
Charleston Hartfield
Henderson, NV
34 years old
Charleston was a married father of two children. He worked as a police officer for LVMPD and was a military veteran and member of the Nevada National Guard. Charleston attended the music festival with his wife.

Christopher Hazencomb
Camarillo, CA
44 years old
Christopher Hazencomb
Camarillo, CA
44 years old
Christopher, an avid sports fan, worked at a Walmart Neighborhood Market and had just recently celebrated his birthday. He attended the music festival with a long-time friend, who he shielded from the gunfire.

Jennifer Irvine
San Diego, CA
42 years old
Jennifer Irvine
San Diego, CA
42 years old
Jennifer worked as a family law and criminal defense attorney and ran her own small firm in downtown San Diego. She also worked as a television commentator on criminal trials. She attended the music festival with friends.

Teresa Kimura
Placentia, CA
38 years old
Teresa Kimura
Placentia, CA
38 years old
Teresa worked for the California Franchise Tax Board and attended CSU Fullerton. She enjoyed baking, going to concerts, horseback riding, traveling and hiking. Teresa attended the music festival with friends.

Jessica Klymchuk
Valleyview, Alberta, Canada
34 years old
Jessica Klymchuk
Valleyview, Alberta, Canada
34 years old
Jessica was an engaged mother of four children. She worked as a librarian, bus driver, and educational assistant for St. Stephen’s School in Alberta, Canada. Jessica was visiting Las Vegas with her fiancé.

Carly Kreibaum
Sutherland, IA
33 years old
Carly Kreibaum
Sutherland, IA
33 years old
Carly was a married mother of two children. She worked as a manager for Walmart as well as helped with the family farm. Carly attended the music festival with two friends.

Rhonda LeRocque
Tewksbury, MA
42 years old
Rhonda LeRocque
Tewksbury, MA
42 years old
Rhonda was a married mother of one child who served in disaster relief efforts in numerous locations. She was vacationing in Las Vegas with family and attended the music festival with her husband of 21 years.

Victor Link
Aliso Viejo, CA
55 years old
Victor Link
Aliso Viejo, CA
55 years old
Victor was an engaged father of one child and a soon-to-be grandfather. He worked as a mortgage broker. Victor attended the music festival with his fiancée and friends.

Jordan McIldoon
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
23 years old
Jordan McIldoon
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
23 years old
Jordan worked in construction and was a month shy of completing a heavy-duty mechanic apprenticeship. While celebrating his and his girlfriend’s birthdays, he was struck while shielding his girlfriend from gunfire.

Kelsey Meadows
Taft, CA
26Kelsey worked as a substitute teacher. After earning her degree, she returned to her hometown to teach at her alma mater, Taft Union High School. years old
Kelsey Meadows
Taft, CA
26Kelsey worked as a substitute teacher. After earning her degree, she returned to her hometown to teach at her alma mater, Taft Union High School. years old
Kelsey worked as a substitute teacher. After earning her degree, she returned to her hometown to teach at her alma mater, Taft Union High School.

Calla-Marie Medig
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
28 years old
Calla-Marie Medig
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
28 years old
Calla worked in the restaurant industry and had been promoted to manager the day before she left for Las Vegas. She attended the music festival with her best friend. This was her third year attending.

James “Sonny” Melton
Big Sandy, TN
29 years old
James “Sonny” Melton
Big Sandy, TN
29 years old
Sonny was a married father of three step-children who worked as a registered nurse. He attended the music festival with his wife to celebrate their one-year anniversary. Sonny was shielding his wife when he was struck by gunfire.

Patricia Mestas
Menifee, CA
67 years old
Patricia Mestas
Menifee, CA
67 years old
Patricia was a mother of three children, grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of one. She was retired and previously worked as a deli manager in Corona, CA. Patricia attended the concert with friends.

Austin Meyer
Reno, NV
24 years old
Austin Meyer
Reno, NV
24 years old
Austin, born and raised in Monterey County, CA, was attending Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV. He was in Las Vegas celebrating his birthday and attended the music festival with his fiancée.

Adrian Murfitt
Anchorage, AK
35 years old
Adrian Murfitt
Anchorage, AK
35 years old
Adrian worked as a commercial fisherman and was in Las Vegas celebrating a successful fishing season. Adrian also worked as a car mechanic as well as on refrigeration units. He attended the music festival with friends.

Rachael Parker
Manhattan Beach, CA
33 years old
Rachael Parker
Manhattan Beach, CA
33 years old
Rachael worked as a records technician and front desk clerk for the Manhattan Beach Police Department. She was in Las Vegas to celebrate a friend’s birthday and attended the music festival with coworkers.

Jennifer Parks
Palmdale, CA
36 years old
Jennifer Parks
Palmdale, CA
36 years old
Jennifer was a married mother of two children who worked as a kindergarten teacher. She attended the music festival with her husband of 17 years who was also injured during the shooting.

Carolyn Parsons
Bainbridge Island, WA
31 years old
Carolyn Parsons
Bainbridge Island, WA
31 years old
arolyn, recently engaged, worked as a recruiter at a staffing firm. She was a graduate from Arizona State University. Carolyn attended the music festival with friends.

Lisa Patterson
Lomita, CA
46 years old
Lisa Patterson
Lomita, CA
46 years old
Lisa was a married mother of three children who worked as a bookkeeper for the family’s hardwood flooring business. Lisa attended the music festival with her best friends.

John Phippen
Santa Clarita, CA
46 years old
John Phippen
Santa Clarita, CA
46 years old
John was a father of six children and grandfather of one. He owned a home remodeling company. John attended the music festival with his son, who was injured. John died while shielding a young woman from gunfire.

Melissa Ramirez
Los Angeles, CA
26 years old
Melissa Ramirez
Los Angeles, CA
26 years old
Melissa was a recent graduate from California State University, Bakersfield. She worked as a member specialist for a Southern California auto insurance company. Melissa attended the music festival with friends.

Jordyn Rivera
La Verne, CA
21 years old
Jordyn Rivera
La Verne, CA
21 years old
Jordyn was a fourth-year student at California State University-San Bernardino in the Health Care Management program. She attended the music festival with her mother.

Quinton Robbins
Henderson, NV
20 years old
Quinton Robbins
Henderson, NV
20 years old
Quinton was a student at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and worked in recreation for the City of Henderson. He also coached his little brother’s flag football team. He attended the music festival with his girlfriend.

Cameron Robinson
St. George, UT
28 years old
Cameron Robinson
St. George, UT
28 years old
Cameron lived in St. George but worked as a legal records specialist for the City of Las Vegas. He attended the music festival with his boyfriend, who was struck in the back by shrapnel.

Tara Ann Roe
Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
34 years old
Tara Ann Roe
Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
34 years old
Tara was a married mother of two children. She worked as both an education assistant at a local school district and as a model. Tara attended the music festival with her husband and another couple.

Lisa Romero-Muniz
Gallup, NM
48 years old
Lisa Romero-Muniz
Gallup, NM
48 years old
isa was a married mother of three children and grandmother of four. She worked as a high school counselor and attended the music festival with her husband to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

Christopher Roybal
Colorado Springs, CO
28 years old
Christopher Roybal
Colorado Springs, CO
28 years old
Christopher was a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a dog handler. He did four tours in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He attended the music festival with his mother and friends and sacrificed his life trying to save others.

Brett Schwanbeck
Bullhead City, AZ
61 years old
Brett Schwanbeck
Bullhead City, AZ
61 years old
Brett was an engaged father of three children and grandfather of five who loved the great outdoors. He was a retired over-the-road truck driver. Brett attended the music festival with his fiancée.

Bailey Schweitzer
Bakersfield, CA
20 years old
Bailey Schweitzer
Bakersfield, CA
20 years old
Bailey worked as a receptionist for a communications consulting company, was taking classes at Bakersfield College, and also helped at a family business. She attended the music festival with her mother.

Laura Shipp
Las Vegas, NV
50 years old
Laura Shipp
Las Vegas, NV
50 years old
Laura was a single mother of one child. She worked as a dispatcher for an air conditioning company. Laura attended the music festival with her son, a Marine Reservist; her boyfriend; and a group of friends.

Erick Silva
Las Vegas, NV
21 years old
Erick Silva
Las Vegas, NV
21 years old
Erick worked as a security guard and was part of the music festival’s security detail. He was stationed in front of the stage. Erick helped concertgoers escape over a barricade before he was struck by gunfire.

Susan Smith
Simi Valley, CA
53 years old
Susan Smith
Simi Valley, CA
53 years old
Susan was a married mother of two children. She worked as an elementary school office manager for the Simi Valley School District where she was employed for 16 years. Susan attended the music festival with friends.

Brennan Stewart
Las Vegas, NV
30 years old
Brennan Stewart
Las Vegas, NV
30 years old
Brennan was an amateur country music songwriter who also worked for a custom-home builder. He attended the music festival with his girlfriend. Brennan used his body to shield his girlfriend from gunfire.

Derrick “Bo” Taylor
Oxnard, CA
56 years old
Derrick “Bo” Taylor
Oxnard, CA
56 years old
Derrick was a father of two children and 29-year veteran of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Derrick attended the music festival with his girlfriend, Denise Cohen, who also lost her life.

Neysa Tonks
Las Vegas, NV
46 years old
Neysa Tonks
Las Vegas, NV
46 years old
Neysa was a mother of three children. She worked in technology sales and enjoyed traveling with her three sons. Neysa attended the music festival with her boyfriend, friends, and co-workers.

Michelle Vo
Eagle Rock, CA
32 years old
Michelle Vo
Eagle Rock, CA
32 years old
Michelle worked as a life insurance agent and volunteered with the Red Cross. She attended the music festival alone but became fast friends with another concertgoer, who tried to shield her from additional gunfire.

Kurt Von Tillow
Cameron Park, CA
55 years old
Kurt Von Tillow
Cameron Park, CA
55 years old
Kurt was a husband, father, and grandfather. He owned a trucking company and was in Las Vegas for a family reunion. Kurt attended the music festival with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, sister, and niece.

William Wolfe Jr.
Shippensburg, PA
43 years old
William Wolfe Jr.
Shippensburg, PA
43 years old
William was a married father of two children. He worked as an engineer and as a youth sports coach. He attended the music festival with his wife, celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary.
Remembering the 58
and All Lives We Have Since Lost
Today and every day, we solemnly remember the loss of these 58 lives during the events of 1 October 2017. It’s part of our mission to ensure their memory and their story lives on, uniting our community in hope and healing as we forge ahead.
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From Reflection to Resilience
No one can change the past— but we can move forward, as one.
The Forever One Memorial will be many things—a place to grieve, a symbol of strength, and a reminder that love and light will always triumph over darkness.
The memorial’s primary goal is to pay tribute to those affected by the events of 1 October 2017, while simultaneously celebrating the spirit of unity that rose from this tragedy.

Its design has been a collective effort across the community. The most important and first step in its development was listening to the needs of victims’ families, survivors, emergency responders, and others who were impacted by the event. During these profound and heartfelt conversations, we recognized a growing desire for a space of healing and remembrance, and each of the design elements reflects an important part of the story they want told.
The “58 Candles” will be the heart of the Forever One Memorial, representing the lives lost through 58 brilliant pillars of light stretching into the Vegas sky. From above, the memorial site will appear as an infinity symbol—an eternally sacred and solemn refuge tucked into the urban fabric of the city. The 58 Candles will also be accompanied by a 58-foot Tower of Light that radiates a colorful glow and will be visible from anywhere along the Strip.

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